In order to be diagnosed, one must also have a social and/or occupational dysfunction, have continuous signs of schizophrenia for at least 6 months, and have ruled out other possible diagnoses such as Schizoaffective and Mood disorders, substance abuse, or other medical conditions (First 285-6). ... When explaining treatment methods and goals to the child, the therapist should keep in mind the developmental level of the child and attempt to receive assent from the child so the goals of treatment will be upheld by both the child and the therapist (Clark 1073). ... Inpatient treatment can be b...

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